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Scaraba

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Scaraba
スカラビ Scarabi

Scaraba
Scaraba, as seen in EarthBound.

Region
Chommo
Connected areas
Pyramid
Dungeon Man
Deep Darkness
Music
Bazaar (Town)
Carabiner Ska (Scorpion's Poison) (Desert)

Scaraba is a desert region in EarthBound. It is located in the Chommo region and divided into two areas: the town in the north and a vast desert in the south. Scaraba has a population of 3,212 people and 2 camels, and the average age is 112. The average temperature of 140°F in the shade, and an annual rainfall of none.[1]

According to the Hieroglyphs from the Scaraba Cultural Museum, the region was historically polytheistic. Scaraba was invaded roughly 1000 years ago, presumably by another member of Giygas's species. The Pyramid was constructed by the residents of Scaraba for protection, but they were easily defeated. The Sphinx is probably a representation of a guardian deity in Scaraba.

Overview

Scaraba consists of two segments: North Scaraba and South Scaraba. In the north is the town and an open desert area with pyramids. The town is found in the northernmost area of the region and features a Hotel, Shop, Bazaar and Dock. Areas of the town with darker coloured sand count as part of the desert, and can result in sunstroke. South of the town are several pyramids. The largest one is guarded by the Sphinx who will allow the player to enter by stepping on the circles in the correct order. The order matches the pattern described by the hieroglyphs found in the Scaraba Cultural Museum and its copy, forming star shaped pattern.

Traversing through the Pyramid is the only way to access South Scaraba. The south area is almost completely uninhabited, however the Dungeon Man can be found in the north. The far south of the area isa large body of water that seperated Scaraba Deep Darkness.

Role in EarthBound

Ness and his friends arrive here after defeating the Kraken while travelling on a boat from Toto. Their goal is to find the Hawk Eye found inside of the Pyramid. The Sphinx who guards it awaits the chosen hero who can solve the puzzle to open the Pyramid. Using the knowledge from the hieroglyphs read in the museum in Summers, Ness steps on the circles in a star pattern and was allowed to enter.

After finding the Hawk Eye they exit on the south area of Scaraba. The Star Master greets them on the outside, and explains that Poo must leave for a short time to learn the Way of the Starstorm. Once Poo leaves the group speaks to a man nearby who provides them with the Key to the tower, which is used to access the Dungeon Man in the north. The team meets Brick Road at the top, who was combined with the dungeon itself and agrees to follow the team for a shorter time. At the narrow passage south he gets caught in the palm trees, however he offers the team to use his submarine to travel across the water to reach the next destination: Deep Darkness.

Businesses

Hassan's Shop

Hassan's Shop is located to the East of the town.

Hassan's Shop
Item Price Effect
  Wet towel $24 Cures sunstroke.
  Vial of serum $58 Cures poison.
  Secret herb $380 Cures unconscious in addition to poison, nausea, colds, sunstroke, falling asleep, uncontrollable crying, feeling strange, paralysis and being diamondized.
  Sudden guts pill $500 Doubles a character's Guts for the duration of the battle.
  Protein drink $38 Restores about 80 HP.
  Banana $5 Restores about 22 HP.



Bazaar

The Bazaar is located to the South of Hassan's Shop.

Red Snake's Snake Shop
Item Price Effect
  Snake $220 Deals 1~4 damage to an enemy with a 50% chance to poison it when used in battle.
  Viper $550 Attacks the enemy, with a 100% chance of poisoning it if it can be poisoned.
  Vial of serum $58 Cures poison.



Seasonings
Item Price Effect
  Ketchup packet $2 Can be used to improve the recovery of food.
  Sugar packet $3 Can be used to improve the recovery of food.
  Tin of cocoa $4 Can be used to improve the recovery of food.
  Carton of cream $4 Can be used to improve the recovery of food.
  Sprig of parsley $2 Can be used to improve the recovery of food.
  Jar of hot sauce $3 Can be used to improve the recovery of food.
  Salt packet $2 Can be used to improve the recovery of food.



General Store
Item Price Effect
  Big league bat $1380 Offense +54 for Ness.
  Platinum band $3899 Defense +40 for Ness, Paula, Jeff and Poo.
  Defense spray $500 Raises defense for one party member; can be used multiple times in a single battle for a larger defensive boost.
  Crystal charm $600 Increases Defense by 2, Speed by 15 and protects from paralysis
  Broken cannon $218 Turns into the Spectrum beam when fixed by Jeff. Increase Jeff's Offense by 78
  Piggy nose $300 Helps to locate Magic truffles in Deep Darkness when used.



Food Stand
Item Price Effect
  Bean croquette $12 Restores about 42 HP.
  Molokheiya soup $20 Restores about 84 HP.
  Kabob $54 Restores about 126 HP.
  Boiled egg $9 Restores about 42 HP.
  Fresh egg $12 Restores about 84 HP. Also, after a while, it will hatch into a Chick.
  Cup of coffee $6 Restores about 12 HP.
  Bottle of water $4 Restores 1 PP when used by Ness or Paula. However, it restores 10 PP when used by Poo.



Snake Sack Dealer
Item Price Effect
  Snake bag $98 Deals 1~4 damage to an enemy with a 50% chance to poison it when used in battle.



Southern Shop

The Southern Shop is located in the Southern Desert of Scaraba and is above the exit of the Pyramid.

Southern Shop
Item Price Effect
  French fry pan $1790 Offense +60 for Paula.
  Crusher beam $1150 Offense +72 for Jeff.
  Multi bottle rocket $2139 Item for Jeff. When used by him, it attacks a single enemy for 90~150 damage between 5 and 20 times. However, each attack has a chance to miss.
  Bazooka $950 Item for Jeff. When he uses this in battle, it attacks a single enemy for 45~135 damage with a chance to hit adjacent enemies for 22~67 damage.
  Bottle of DXwater $198 Restores 1 PP when used by Ness or Paula. However, it restores 40 PP when used by Poo.
  Beef jerky $70 Restores about 150 HP.
  Secret herb $380 Cures unconscious in addition to poison, nausea, colds, sunstroke, falling asleep, uncontrollable crying, feeling strange, paralysis and being diamondized.



Scaraba Arms Dealer

The Scaraba Arms Dealer is located in the Great Southern International Resort Hotel and at the Westernmost Room in the Hotel.

Scaraba Arms Dealer
Item Price Effect
  Bomb $148 When used in battle, it attacks an enemy for 45~135 damage with a chance to hit adjacent enemies for 22~67 damage.
  Super bomb $399 When used in battle, it attacks an enemy for 135~405 damage with a chance to hit adjacent enemies for 67~202 damage.
  Bottle Rocket $29 When used by Jeff in battle, it attacks an enemy for 90~150 damage. However, it has a chance to miss the enemy when used.
  Big bottle rocket $139 When used by Jeff in battle, it attack an enemy for 90~150 damage for around 5 times. However, it has a chance to miss the enemy when used.



Bottle Of DXWater Salesman

The Bottle Of DXWater Salesman is located in the Nothern Desert of Scaraba and is above the entrance of the Pyramid.

Bottle Of DXWater Salesman
Item Price Effect
  Bottle of DXwater $198 Restores 1 PP when used by Ness or Paula. However, it restores 40 PP when used by Poo.



Great Southern International Resort Hotel

The Hotel in Scaraba charges $400 per person for a one-night stay in their super deluxe suites when Ness, Paula, Jeff and Poo arrive there.

Hospital

Reviving an unconscious party member charges $200. The healer at the hospital charges $150 for softening when being diamondized, $140 for healing paralysis, and $130 for exorcising ghosts from any party member. A checkup for other status ailments by the doctor charges $80.

Items

Item Location
  Key to the tower From the man beside the Pyramid exit in the south of Scaraba


Enemies

Ocean (From Summers)

Sprite Enemy name Notes
  Kraken Boss

Northern Desert

Sprite Enemy name Notes
  Beautiful UFO None
  Dread Skelpion 16/128 chance of dropping a Ketchup packet
  Great Crested Booka 2/128 chance of dropping a Beef jerky
  High-class UFO None
  Master Criminal Worm Very high EXP reward when defeated. Tougher version of Criminal Caterpillar.

Southern Desert

Sprite Enemy name Notes
  Beautiful UFO None
  High-class UFO 4/128 chance of dropping a Skip sandwich DX
  Marauder Octobot None

References

  1. EarthBound Player's Guide page 87
Locations in EarthBound
Eagleland

Cities and towns
OnettTwosonThreedFourside (Moonside) • Happy Happy VillageSaturn Valley
Areas of interest
Ness's houseOnett Public LibraryBeak PointBurglin ParkPunk-SurePolestar PreschoolPeaceful Rest ValleyChaos TheaterGrapefruit FallsBelch's BaseDusty Dunes DesertGold MineMonkey CaveTopolla TheaterMonotoli Building

FoggyLand

WintersSnow Wood Boarding HouseBrick Road MazeLake TessStonehengeSummersScaraba Cultural MuseumTotoStoic Club

Chommo

DalaamMuScarabaPyramidDungeon ManDeep DarknessTenda Village

Special locations
Lost UnderworldMagicantSea of EdenCave of the Past

Sanctuaries
Giant StepLilliput StepsMilky WellRainy CircleMagnet HillPink CloudLumine HallFire Spring